Referring to the sentences above, say which of these are the general differences between the tenses

If something is in the near future we use the present continuous, if it’s in the distant future we must use will- True/ False

Going to is used for something that is more certain than will- True/ False

We cannot decide which future tense to use by when the action is or how likely it is to happen-True/ False

Two different people can use two different future tenses to talk about the same future event depending on whether for them it is a plan, arrangement etc.- True/ False

Business English Grammar Future Tenses Review

Worksheet 2

Answers to the grammar questions on Worksheet 1

False

False

False

True

Write the letters Pr, Pl or A next to the topics below depending on whether you have arrangements or plans, or can only make a prediction. (NB. There is rarely just one right answer; it depends entirely on your circumstances and opinions)

Your next visit to dentist Next weekend

The economic climate Living abroad

Your next holiday Next business meeting

Improving your English Promotion in your job

Your retirement Future education and training

Your next work-related social function After this course finishes

This time next year The year 2050

Future travel Your next conference call

The next time you speak English outside class

In pairs, swap sheets and ask each other questions about the topics above using the correct tenses